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6 Cs of Successful Small Business Owners

To achieve success, I believe that there are six characteristics that all small business owners need. Fortunately, these traits can be developed by anyone who chooses to do so.

How Sales Has Changed in the Information Age

Customers are doing more of their own research, but are salespeople keeping up? Learn how to attract prospects, nurture leads, and more in the information age.

Who Should Handle Your Business Finances

Many small business owners run all of their own finances, but eventually you'll want to hire professionals. Read this to learn who to hire when.

Find Your Point of Difference and Promote It

To get your small business noticed by potential customers, give them something to take note of.

Autopay Is Great for Money Management — Until It Starts Costing You

Automatic payments are wonderfully convenient. Unfortunately, sneaky "gray" charges can add up quickly.

11 Ways to Stand Out at a Trade Show

Follow these trade show basics and make your next event memorable -- and profitable.

Best Money Tips: Work Out Without a Gym Membership

Today we found some great articles on exercising without a gym membership, booking holiday travel, and how to stick with a budget.

Improving Profits with Dashboards and Metrics

If you aren't tracking key business indicators for your small business, you're flying blind.

Fly With a Little Help From Your Friends: Social Travel Planning

With these websites, you can use your friends, family, and online resources to help you plan, and even pay for, your next trip.

Occupy Wall Street, the 99%, and All That

Some say that the Occupy Wall Street movement lacks a clear message. But to one writer, what they're saying is perfectly clear.

Lose the Gobbledygook and Say What You Mean

If you want your message to be heard, speak clearly.

7 Essentials For A Great Social Media Strategy

Cover these basics and in no time your social media marketing will start turning clicks into customers.

Dos and Don'ts When Making Your Venture Capital Pitch

You've landed a meeting with a potential investor. Don't blow it now.

How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls of a Family Business

Keeping it all in the family is not always the best choice for small business owners.

3 Reasons to Be Picky When Hiring a Financial Planner

There are times in life when it's best to be picky, and choosing a financial planner is definitely one of them.

8 Bad Financial Habits You Should Drop

Bad habits are made to be broken.

10 Lessons From The Inc. 500

Inc. Magazine's annual list of the top 500 fastest growing businesses is out. How does your business measure up?

5 Reasons to Ditch Other Stock Investments for the S&P 500

Whether you're intimidated by the stock market or you just want a simpler way to invest, buying the S&P 500 index fund might be right for you.

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The 5 Best Portable Generators

You don't want to get caught in a blackout without a generator. Just use any of these portable generators and you'll be covered when the lights go out.